The Allen screw, also known as a hex head screw, uses an Allen wrench to tighten and remove. It is a high-strength fastener made from various metals and is commonly used in machine building, high performance, and aircraft applications. The fine thread pitch holds tight without the need for lock washers or nuts, and the […]
An Allen key, also known as a hex key or hex wrench, is a small tool used to tighten screws or bolts with hexagonal sockets. It is commonly used in small appliances, furniture, bicycles, and motorcycle engines. The tool’s unique design allows it to access fasteners that have no protruding heads and are flush with […]
The Allen key, also known as a hex key, is a six-sided tool used for screws and bolts. It comes in various shapes and sizes, with L-shaped being the most common. Allen keys are measured flat side to flat and are available in metric and standard sizes. They work well with recessed screw heads and […]
Allen screws have a hex socket that increases the bite between the screw and tool, resulting in less damage. Low-profile screws allow for clamping force in tight spaces, while high-profile screws increase stress resistance. Stainless steel screws resist corrosion, while any connection benefits from the hex socket and variety of head styles. Allen screws have […]
The Van Allen Belts are two toroids of charged particles held in place by Earth’s magnetic field. They are associated with the aurora and can damage satellites. Discovered in 1958, they consist of an inner belt of protons and an outer belt of electrons. The Van Allen Belts, also known as the Van Allen Radiation […]
Allen Ginsberg was a poet known for his book Howl, political views, and FBI file. He had a diverse parentage, including a paranoid schizophrenic mother who had a big effect on him. Ginsberg met William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac in college and explored New York’s subculture. He wrote Howl, which became a best-seller and led […]
Ethan Allen was a key leader in the American Revolutionary War and fought for Vermont’s incorporation as a separate state. He led the Green Mountain Boys and, with Benedict Arnold, raided British outposts to provide resources for colonial forces. Allen continued to fight for Vermont’s recognition as an independent state and even negotiated with Canada. […]
Woody Allen is a prolific director, comedian, writer, actor, and musician known for his humorous character-driven films set in New York. He often plays a neurotic writer or offbeat character in his movies, which focus on his problems with women and work. Allen’s personal life has created scandals, but his films remain popular and influential. […]
